User manual PANASONIC EY46A2

[. . . ] Indd 4 2014/07/02 12:01:16 Original instructions: English Translation of the original instructions: Other languages WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always use proper guards when grinding. INTENDED USE Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Angle Grinder. The powerful grinding action of this tool, combined with the convenience of its rechargeable battery pack, provides you with great grinding performance. This Angle Grinder is only to be used for grinding and cutting-off. [. . . ] Grinding operation B 15°~30° A ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with one hand on grip and the other on the support handle. Turn on the tool and then apply the wheel or disc to the workpiece. In general, keep the edge of the wheel or grinding disc at an angle of about 15º-30º to the workpiece surface. When using a new grinding disc, do not work the grinder in the B direction or it will cut into the workpiece. Once the edge of the grinding disc has been rounded off by use, the grinding disc may be worked in both A and B direction. Indd 12 2014/07/02 12:01:22 Using a cut-off disc guard (Available as an accessory, not included) Make sure the side. 1 2 3 4 • Use the tool in such a way as to prevent the air from the ventilation slots from blowing directly onto your skin. Spindle Indicator lamp for On lock start prevention function The grinder will not start when the battery pack is inserted with the switch at the ON position (switch lever at ON). The warning lamp will flash at this time to indicate that the ‘On lock start prevention function’ has operated. WARNING • When using an abrasive cut-off disc, be sure to use only the cut-off disc guard designed for this use with cut-off disc. € Do not jam the Disc or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the cut-off disc increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the cut-off disc in the cut and the possibility of kickback, cut-off disc breakage and overheating of the motor may occur. € Do not start when disc is in the workpiece. to do so causes the cut-off disc binding or kickback. Let the cut-off disc reach full speed and then carefully cut the workpiece. € During cutting operations, never change the angle of the disc. Placing side pressure on the cut-off disc (as in grinding) will cause the disc to crack and break, causing serious personal injury. Press the switch to the OFF position (switch lever at OFF) and then press it back to the ON position (switch lever at ON) to start the grinder. ON→OFF OFF→ON CAUTION • To prevent excessive temperature increase of the tool surface, do not operate the tool continuously using two or more battery packs. The tool needs cool-off time before switching to another pack. € Do not close up ventilation slots on the sides of the body during operation. [. . . ] NOTE: This chart may include models that are not available in your area. please refer to the latest general catalogue. For the dealer name and address, please see the included warranty card. : factory work on the assembly line, etc. [. . . ]